Late Medieval Silver Stamper Seal Matrix. A very
good quality solid silver stamper type seal matrix. The design in the
centre is that of a name(s) in monogram form or a merchants mark. The stem
is decorated in a carved fleur-de-lis with suspension loop. Circa 16th
century. 14 mm base, 15 mm high. Lincolnshire. Extremely rare.

£350.00

BRONZE

WMA 7613

Medieval Bronze Vesica Seal Matrix. A bronze vesica
seal matrix. Inscribed * S' IOhANNIS BVRGAS (Seal of John Burgas
(freeman or official )). The design in the centre is a large fish
possibly a pike. 13th-14th Century. Lincolnshire. Length 45 mm, Width 22
mm. Small part of suspension loop missing.

Medieval Bronze Vesica Seal Matrix. An interesting
bronze vesica seal matrix. Inscribed * IN PRIRCIPIO ERAT VERBV (in the
beginning was the word). The design in the centre depicts a hunting
scene of an hawk holding a hare in its talons. 13th-14th century. North
Yorkshire. 28 mm long.

£150.00

WMA 8159

Medieval Bronze Vesica Seal Matrix. A bronze vesica
seal matrix. Inscribed + SVM PELICANVS DEI. The design in the centre is
a bird feeding its young with blood pecked from its own breast. "Pelican
in piety". 13th-14th century. Length 28 mm, Width 18 mm. The
inscription is derived from the psalm 101 (vulgate) 'Similis factus -
sum pelicanus solitudinis' which in the English bible is Psalm 102,
verse 6. 'I am like a pelican of the wilderness'. The design is a little
worn but readable, complete with suspension loop.

£95.00

WMA 8855

Medieval. Bronze Stamper Seal Matrix. An elaborate
bronze stamper type seal matrix. Inscribed S' IOH'IS DE MORLEY HOS (Seal
of John de Morley, Usher). The design in the centre consists of a shield
of arms, set on a tressure of three Gothic arches with tracery,
alternating with three plain arches. The shield depicts two buckled
straps* in saltire, with a star in each of the four angles,
heraldically: In saltire between four mullets, two straps buckled.
18.3g. Circa 14th century. East Yorkshire. 24 mm diameter, 27 mm high.
Suspension loop is incomplete.

In the Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases, the post of 'hostiarius'
is described thus: Ostiarius [hostiarius] Usher or doorkeeper, usually
of minor orders. By the late 13c, the ostiarius had become a member of
the hanaper - responsible for rendering accounts - where he was next
below the controller, himself next below the chancellor.
The arms are most likely those of the abbey, priory or other religious
house where John de Morley held the post of usher.

Medieval Bronze Stamper Seal Matrix. A good quality
bronze stamper type seal matrix. Inscribed * IESVS MERCI. The design in
the centre is of a stag with a cross in its antlers. This is the
representation of Saint Hubert who was the patron of huntsmen, and the
healer of hydrophobia (rabies). 13th-14th century. 19 mm diameter by 26 mm
high.

£155.00

WMA 6342

Medieval Bronze Stamper Seal Matrix. A good quality
personal bronze stamper type seal matrix. Inscribed * S, NICh'I : RIMOVR
(The seal of Nicholas Rimour). The design in the centre is of a stag with
a cross in its antlers. This is the representation of Saint Hubert who was
the patron of huntsmen, and the healer of hydrophobia (rabies). 13th-14th
century. Wiltshire. 18 mm diameter by 19 mm high.

Medieval Bronze Stamper Seal Matrix. A bronze
stamper type seal matrix. Inscribed * TIMETE DEVM (Fear God). The design
in the centre is of a stag with a cross in its antlers. 14th century.
East Anglia. 17 mm diameter, 20.5 mm high. A stag with cross in
antlers, represents Saint Hubert. He was the patron saint of huntsmen,
and the healer of hydrophobia (rabies).

£95.00

LEAD

WMA 8904

Medieval Lead Vesica Seal Matrix. A good sized lead
vesica seal matrix inscribed + S' CLENE' D' DONSTON. The design in the
centre is of an elongated fleur-de-lis. The reverse has a small stub
handle. Circa 12th to 13th century. Sleaford, Lincolnshire. 35mm x 21mm.
Complete.

£65.00

WMA 8475

Medieval Lead Vesica Seal Matrix. A lead vesica
seal matrix inscribed + S'.ELIE. L' .GALE (Seal of Eli L Gale). The
design in the centre is of an elongated fleur-de-lis. The reverse of the
matrix is decorated with an elaborate fleur-de-lis. Circa 13th century.
UKDFD # 31040. Lincolnshire. 30mm x 21mm. Complete with small
stub handle.

£45.00

WMA 5580

Medieval Lead Vesica Seal Matrix. A lead vesica
seal matrix with personal inscription around edge, the design in the
centre is a fleur-de-lis. 12th-14th Century. 26 mm long.

£40.00

WMA 6776

Medieval Lead Vesica Seal Matrix. A lead vesica
seal matrix inscribed + S' hENR' FI' ONIS (The seal of Henry son of Onis).
The design in the centre is of an elongated fleur-de-lis. 12th-14th
Century. Yorkshire. 30 mm long. Note lettering, reversed N's upside
down L for F, and ONIS could be a cutters error, read backwards as
SIMON.